How To Transfer a Photo to Canvas

You can transfer your laser-printed image (BLACK & WHITE or COLOR) onto textured canvas simply using regular paper and a transfer medium!  :D  I like to use acrylic polyurethane, but Liquitex Gel Medium and Mod Podge may also be used.


NOTE: Different transfer mediums give slightly different results in terms of clarity. I have found that Mod Podge and similar glue-type photo transfer mediums may yield slightly less transparent looks, depending on the thickness.

As covered in the video, the process is relatively simple:

• Print your image (FLIPPED HORIZONTALLY) onto paper.
• Brush your transfer medium evenly onto the canvas.
• Apply your image face-down to the canvas, starting at one edge and working slowly to the other. 
• Push the image down into the canvas. Ensure you "squish" out the air bubbles along the way.
• Let this dry completely. (Give it a day if unsure, but some gel mediums like Acrylic Poly are ready within an hour.)
• Once dry, apply water, let soak a bit and gently start to rub the paper backing, leaving the image toner stuck to the canvas.
• If you have little white "fuzzies" here and there, you can carefully rub those away with a wet fingertip, or consider applying a coat or two of gel medium over the top to help protect the image, AND help those fuzzies disappear.